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Arlene Burke Obituary

Burke, Arlene A. (nee Wolf), age 77. Beloved wife of John J. Burke; Devoted mother of Michael F. (Mary Kay) Burke, Mary Anne O'Brien CFD, John J. (Lisa) Burke, Ann Marie (Brian) Holmes, Susanne (Thomas) O'Rourke, and Julianne Burke; Cherished grandmother of John (Dawn), Mickey, Meghan Burke, Laura, Stephen, Jenna O'Brien, Joseph, Claire, Kelly Burke, Raymond Holmes, and Sarah O'Rourke; Loving great-grandmother of Colin Burke; Beloved daughter of the late James M. and Stella F. Wolf; Loving sister of Dorothy (Frank) DeRoo, Marion (Lawrence) Landry and the late Joan (Joseph) Sollami; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-9pm. Funeral Tuesday 9:00am from Andrew J. McGann and Son Funeral Home 10727 S Pulaski Rd to St Thomas More Church for a 10:00am Mass. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 or www.andrewmcgann.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2013.

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SUE ENRIGHT-NOVY

January 22, 2013

SUZ AND FAMILY, YOUR MOM WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY. SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR US GROWING UP IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD FROM TAPING ALL EPISODES OF DAYS OF OUR LIVES TO GIVING US A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON. THINKING ABOUT HER LAUGH AND HUMOR MAKES ME SMILE! MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE TO YOU ALL.

Kara Kalata-Moonan

January 21, 2013

What a great lady Mrs. Burke was! She taught me how to play baseball on the Kitty Kats..although I was never very good at it, I did learn to love the game. Despite my lack of athleticism, Mrs. Burke believed in me. I am sorry for all of you, she was an inspiration and a gift to me when I was a young girl. My deepest sympathy.

January 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Your family will be in my prayers. Peace.

Jim Pfordresher

Lauren Lamaster

January 21, 2013

John and Dawn and Burke Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your gram and family will be in my prayers.

January 20, 2013

Dear Burke Family,

Many fond memories of your mom growing up. She made the BEST mac and cheese among many other dishes. Many funny stories and memories from Sawyer Street. She will be missed and was an amazing woman. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
Ann Paliakas McVady

January 20, 2013

"Ar" will be remembered with fondness as a great person that knew how to make you laugh with that twinkle in her eyes. I feel fortunate to have known her, and share in the sadness of your loss. Debra Egli

Barbara Danielson

January 20, 2013

Mary and I were saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. We're sure, John, you were a delight in her life and know you will miss her greatly.

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